Complications
AndCavanaugh presents a fascinating exploration of Patek Philippe's perpetual calendars, meticulously detailing nine distinct examples with an increasing number of complications. This article offers a unique perspective on the evolution of Patek Philippe's horological mastery, showcasing how the brand integrates complex indications while maintaining its signature aesthetic. Readers will gain insight into the historical progression and technical ingenuity behind these iconic timepieces.
Nine Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendars, but with an increasing number of indications.
Very minimalist
Just the date (1)
Movement probably by D.L. Golay
27β333
1965
Less minimalist
Day and date (2)
Movement probably by Victorin Piguet
160β505
1912
All you need
Day, date and month (3)
Movement by Les Fils de V. Piguet
197β618
1960
Useful for werewolves
Day, date, month and moon phase (4)
Calendar probably by Audemars, base by Nicole
27β134
1967
Displays the 4 year cycle
Date, date, month, moon phase, leap year (5)
Movement by Les Fils de V. Piguet
861β389
1956
Runs on a 100 year cycle
Day, date, month, leap year, year, decade (6)
Calendar by Les Fils de V. Piguet, base probably by Patek Philippe
932β195
1972
Communists made this unnecessary
Day, Georgian date, Julian date, month, moon phase, and leap year (6)
Movement by Victorin Piguet
80β897
1890
Runs on a 400 year cycle
Day, date, month, moon phase, leap year, year, decade, combined century & millennium (8)
Movement by Patek Philippe
844β000
1989
The only Patek Philippe perpetual calendar that can be set without a toothpick
Day, date, month, leap year, season, time of sunrise, time of sunset, equation (8)
Movement by Patek Philippe
3β200β000
2000
β Useful for werewolvesβ ! π€£ Do you have the reference numbers ?
Although I'd argue, any watch with a moon phase indicator is useful for werewolves.
#3 197β618 uses a 699/2 case, but is a unique version. #5 861β389 is ref 853 (unique never sold) #6 ref 871 (3+ made) #8 best known as the Calibre 89 (5ish made) #9 best known as the Star Caliber 2000 (24 made) Others donβt have reference numbers.
I particularly like nΒ°6: no time, pure calendar. And the decade indication. Cheers.
The time is set on the back (or I guess, the front)
A very informative and entertaining-humorous post. Thanks a lot for that! π All the best Thomas
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